Bruno Fernandes Named Finalist for Premier League Player of the Season Award
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been confirmed as a nominee for the Premier League Player of the Season award for the 2025/26 campaign. Following a standout season where he played a pivotal role in securing Manchester United's return to the Champions League, Fernandes boasts impressive statistics with eight goals and 19 assists. He is currently just one assist away from matching the all-time Premier League record held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry. This nomination follows his recent victory as the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, making him the first United player to win that honor since 2010. To claim the Premier League award, Fernandes must compete against notable rivals including Arsenal’s David Raya, Gabriel, and Declan Rice, Brentford’s Igor Thiago, Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo and Erling Haaland, and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. The winner will be announced on May 23, 2026, with fans able to vote online. Fernandes’ strong form under manager Michael Carrick has positioned him as a leading contender for this prestigious individual accolade.
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Bruno Fernandes Named Finalist for Premier League Player of the Season Award
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been confirmed as a nominee for the Premier League Player of the Season award for the 2025/26 campaign. Following a standout season where he played a pivotal role in securing Manchester United's return to the Champions League, Fernandes boasts impressive statistics with eight goals and 19 assists. He is currently just one assist away from matching the all-time Premier League record held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry. This nomination follows his recent victory as the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, making him the first United player to win that honor since 2010. To claim the Premier League award, Fernandes must compete against notable rivals including Arsenal’s David Raya, Gabriel, and Declan Rice, Brentford’s Igor Thiago, Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo and Erling Haaland, and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. The winner will be announced on May 23, 2026, with fans able to vote online. Fernandes’ strong form under manager Michael Carrick has positioned him as a leading contender for this prestigious individual accolade.